BPUB is working to optimize and expand the Brackish Groundwater Treatment Facility to increase its production from 6.5 MGD to 10 MGD, with long-term plans to expand to 20 MGD. An engineering study in 2023 identified 15 projects to achieve this, with an estimated cost of $42.44 million. BPUB is seeking federal funding, including a $20 million grant, and expects the optimization projects to be completed by 2027.
The potential 20 MGD expansion, costing $181 million, could be finished by 2030 if funding is secured.
Project Overview
The Southmost Regional Water Authority serves as a critical component of BPUB's water supply system. This expansion project will increase treatment capacity while implementing modern technologies to improve efficiency and water quality.
Project Phases
Optimization to 10 MGD by 2027
Cost: $42.44 million
Details:
- Reconstruction of 20 wells
- Construction of 2 new wells
- Upgrade and increase the capacity of the microfiltration system
- Upgrade the reverse osmosis system
- Upgrade electrical and instrumentation systems
- Improve chemical dosing and storage systems
Expansion to 20 MGD by 2030
Cost: $181 million
Details:
- Construct 20 new wells, a raw water transmission line, an intermediate pump station and additional reverse osmosis trains
- Expand and enhance the pretreatment system
- Install and upgrade of the pumps and ancillary equipment
- Upgrade electrical and instrumentation systems
- Install a new backup generation
Project Benefits
Increased Capacity
Expands water treatment capacity to meet growing community needs
Improved Efficiency
Implements modern treatment technologies for better performance
Water Quality
Enhances treatment processes to maintain high water quality standards
Reliability
Improves system redundancy and operational flexibility